Bob Marovich, Author at Journal of Gospel Music

“If It Weren’t for Grace” – Mariee Murphy

“If It Weren’t for Grace” – Mariee Murphy

Bob Marovich2023-02-25T21:23:32-06:00February 25th, 2023|

Plano, Texas, singer-songwriter Mariee Murphy’s “If It Weren’t for Grace” is a salvation story bathed in warm and unobtrusive electronica.

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Donald Lawrence to Revive the Edwin Hawkins Music & Arts Seminar as “Music + Arts Global”

Donald Lawrence to Revive the Edwin Hawkins Music & Arts Seminar as “Music + Arts Global”

Bob Marovich2023-02-22T19:41:54-06:00February 22nd, 2023|

GRAMMY® Award winning choirmaster Donald Lawrence is reviving his mentor, the legendary late Edwin Hawkins’ annual Music & Arts Seminar that was birthed in 1979 and reimagining it for the 21st century as a bi-annual conference, Music + Arts Global.

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JGM Pick of the Week – February 20, 2023

JGM Pick of the Week – February 20, 2023

Bob Marovich2023-02-27T21:31:19-06:00February 20th, 2023|

“Cover Me” Patrick Lundy & the Ministers of Music feat. LeJuene Thompson From the album Way Maker – 25th Anniversary Live Recording (album release: March 4, 2021)

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Journal of Gospel Music · JGM Music Hour 169

JGM Music Hour – Episode 169

Bob Marovich2023-02-21T09:34:14-06:00February 17th, 2023|

This episode includes music reviewed on JGM between mid-December 2022 and early February 2023.

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“We Sound Crazy” Show Set to Premiere on Howard University Radio Network February 17

“We Sound Crazy” Show Set to Premiere on Howard University Radio Network February 17

Bob Marovich2023-02-16T20:48:37-06:00February 16th, 2023|

We Sound Crazy’s premiere broadcast will air Friday, February 17 at 8PM EST, followed by weekly airings Mondays and Fridays at 8PM EST.

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RIP: Tyrone Porter, Member of the Christianaires, President of the GMWA Quartet Division

RIP: Tyrone Porter, Member of the Christianaires, President of the GMWA Quartet Division

Bob Marovich2023-02-15T19:57:16-06:00February 15th, 2023|

By Robert M. Marovich Tyrone Porter, member of the Christianaires gospel quartet and president of the GMWA Quartet Division, went on home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2023, after an extended battle with illness. Homegoing arrangements will be posted here when known. Meanwhile, here is a brief [...]

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Michael E. Mathis, Musical Director, Producer for Pastor Shirley Caesar-Williams and Her Church, Passes Away

Bob Marovich2023-02-15T13:24:28-06:00February 15th, 2023|

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JGM Pick of the Week: February 13, 2023

JGM Pick of the Week: February 13, 2023

Bob Marovich2023-02-25T21:34:10-06:00February 13th, 2023|

“I Wanna Say Thank You” James Grear & Company feat. Maurette Brown Clark Blacksmoke Music Worldwide (release date: October 7, 2022)

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“It Is Well” – Kergyma Community Choir

“It Is Well” – Kergyma Community Choir

Bob Marovich2023-02-11T21:23:08-06:00February 11th, 2023|

The Kergyma Community Choir’s “It Is Well” is inspired by and has the same message, but is not the same piece as, the classic nineteenth-century hymn that begins, “When peace like a river…”

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